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Sinn Féin welcome shared education Euro funds

Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson for Education Karen Mullan has welcomed confirmation
that shared education projects across Ireland are to receive €35 million
of European peace programme funds.

The Foyle MLA commented: “This much-needed investment comes at a time
when schools are struggling due to Tory austerity and has the potential to
vastly improve the educational experiences of our children and young people.

“It will enable 350 schools to participate in shared education on an
All-Ireland basis and has the potential to fundamentally shape education
delivery in the future.

“Shared education can
play a vital role in facilitating a culture of mutual understanding
through ongoing and purposeful engagement in learning between children and
young people from different community backgrounds. These projects will have
far-reaching impacts on children and young people who will have the
opportunity to benefit from them.”

“However while this
investment is welcome, it must also be recognised that Brexit threatens similar
initiatives in the future.

“Like so many areas of
life, Brexit is a threat to our education system and the best way to protect
our communities from that is by ensuring the north secures Designated Special
Status and remains within the EU.”